Assistant Director Planning and Performance Management

Bandari Maritime Academy is seeking a qualified planning and performance management professional for the position of Assistant Director Planning and Performance Management. The role is responsible for coordinating strategic planning, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, quality improvement, project planning and institutional performance initiatives.

Key Job Information

• Employer: Bandari Maritime Academy
• Job Title: Assistant Director Planning and Performance Management
• Reference Number: BMA/26/CEO/ASPPM/09
• Job Grade: BMA 4
• Basic Salary: Kshs. 111,500 – Kshs. 284,300 per month
• House Allowance: Kshs. 30,000
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 16,000
• Leave Allowance: Kshs. 10,000
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

About Bandari Maritime Academy

Bandari Maritime Academy was established through Legal Notice No. 233 of 28th November 2018, with the mandate to develop academic and vocational skills and provide competent maritime human resources for a sustainable Blue Economy.

About the Role

The Assistant Director Planning and Performance Management will coordinate strategic planning, institutional performance management, project monitoring and evaluation, quality improvement and related planning activities at Bandari Maritime Academy.

The role also involves coordinating strategic plans, work plans and performance contracts, undertaking economic and feasibility analysis, monitoring projects and programmes, and supporting quality and service delivery improvement across the Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, procedures and programmes relating to planning and strategy.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and review of the Academy’s strategic plans, service charters and master plans.
• Coordinate preparation of the Academy’s Public Expenditure Review and Mid-Term Expenditure Framework budget in consultation with Finance.
• Prioritize projects and ensure their implementation is aligned with the Mid-Term Expenditure Framework for the financial year.
• Undertake economic analysis of development projects and programmes undertaken by the Academy.
• Design a framework for monitoring and evaluating the Academy’s programmes and projects.
• Monitor, evaluate and prepare progress reports on the implementation of Academy projects and programmes.
• Undertake feasibility studies on the Academy’s delivery projects in consultation with other Directorates and Divisions.
• Establish and maintain partnerships and collaborations with relevant stakeholders in support of Academy programmes and projects.
• Coordinate determination of the Academy’s quality policy.
• Coordinate the setting, documentation, implementation and review of key processes and quality objectives across functional areas.
• Coordinate development of strategies for performance and quality improvement within the Academy.
• Coordinate service delivery surveys.
• Formulate Standard Operational Procedures for the Academy.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of the Academy’s performance targets and contracts.
• Coordinate preparation of annual work plans and performance contracts.
• Establish and maintain a database containing information on Academy projects and programmes.
• Prepare progress reports for the Division.
• Build capacity and manage the performance of the Division.

Required Qualifications

• A cumulative service period of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Planning Officer or in a comparable position.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Project Planning and Management, Philosophy in Economics, Public Policy, Economics of Development, Rural Economics or another relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation lasting not less than three (3) months.
• A Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Benefits and Compensation

The Assistant Director Planning and Performance Management position is offered on permanent and pensionable terms. The position carries a basic salary scale of Kshs. 111,500 – Kshs. 284,300 per month, together with a house allowance of Kshs. 30,000, commuter allowance of Kshs. 16,000 and leave allowance of Kshs. 10,000.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the relevant online application form and submit a detailed CV with at least three referees, a copy of the National ID, academic certificates including the Secondary Education certificate, and professional certificates combined into one PDF document.

The combined PDF should be emailed to [email protected], clearly indicating BMA/26/CEO/ASPPM/09 – Assistant Director Planning and Performance Management as the email subject. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, 29th September 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Kenyan time.

Applicants must complete both the online application form and email the required documents to be considered. Physical applications are not accepted, and late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Bandari Maritime Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory recruitment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, with particular encouragement to women, youth, persons with disabilities, marginalized groups and other underrepresented groups.